In a message dated 12/8/98 2:36:22 AM, Modl6971@AOL.COM wrote: <<In a message dated 12/7/98 7:59:28 PM Pacific Standard Time, fraggle7786@HOTMAIL.COM writes: << >Weird gas tank; Very difficult to get full. Doesn't vent very well. I noticed this one when I drove away from the pump thinking I must have gotten a good deal on a tank of gas, then looking down to see it was only 3/4 full! >> I have the same problem. When my gas tank is really empty, I can get just over 18 gl in it. But the last 3-4 gallons of fuel can be a pain to get in. I have to let the fuel in slowly for the last few gallons. Who else is having the same problem? I guess they just don't vent very well. Michael . 87 syncro 87 quattro. North Bend, WA.>> Me too! I have the same problem pumping it to full. Once in a while if the van is at the right angle going a little down hill when filling, I can do it and drive away with the needle on the full mark. I get around 19 miles per gal. and I do have grinding problems getting into some gears when it's cold. It's better as the trans. warms up, but not always perfect. I learn to shift slowly while clinching my teeth seems to work. Dan 87 Syncro GL Westy 71 Bug Conv |
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